The Vatican publishes the itinerary for the eagerly awaited Sept. 19-28 visit.
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Episcopal Church elects its first black presiding bishop
Michael Curry of North Carolina is approved in a landslide vote.
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Pope’s appeal is mixing religion, politics
Francis has attracted a lot of attention of late, as he speaks out on an array of global issues.
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Vatican recognizes, signs treaty with ‘State of Palestine’
Israel says the move hurts peace prospects and would discourage the Palestinians from returning to direct negotiations.
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Saturday Yard sale, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with bake sale at 9 a.m., to benefit a mission trip. United Baptist Church, 318 Main St., Saco. Held rain or shine. Yard sale and flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond Center. Fair and sale, […]
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Pope concedes divorce sometimes a necessity
The pontiff’s remarks come prior to a world summit of bishops.
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Shocked by S.C. shootings, members of Portland congregation come together
‘You’re not going to keep me from showing up,’ says a member of Green Memorial AME Zion Church, a spiritual refuge in a challenging time.
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For Muslims, Ramadan marks a time of fasting, spirituality
The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those who are less fortunate.
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Republicans shrugging off encyclical on environment
Reactions suggest that the pontiff’s views may fall flat as far as the U.S. political system is concerned.
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Saturday “Counteracting terrorism: the global reach of prayer,” 2 p.m., talk by Kari Mashos of Cape Neddick and Athens, Greece. Held at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 5 Heritage Lane, Kennebunk. Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6 p.m., with Dean Richardson. Reasonably priced food will be available. Donations to support the musicians are welcomed. Held at […]